Location & Surroundings
Purcell Dam is a dam in Virginia, United States, at 110 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lake Monticello, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 140 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Lous Airport, 12 km away.
Overview
Purcell Dam is dam in Louisa County, Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Louisa County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Louisa County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 1' 1" N, 78° 9' 53" W
- Elevation 110 m (DEM: 112 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:22
- Sunrise 07:35
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 10 h 42 min
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Weather in Purcell Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Purcell Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 25.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 438 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 15.4 | 1.5 | 188 | 72 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.6 | 1.3 | 266 | 80 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.6 | 1.5 | 292 | 72 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 3.1 | 333 | 36 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 437.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.2 | 3.0 | 29 | 53 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 225.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.2 | 2.1 | 37 | 78 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.9 | 1.3 | 17 | 77 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 1.7 | 36 | 38 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 349.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.3 | 1.5 | 77 | 54 | 1,031.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 171.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.0 | 0.6 | 110 | 61 | 1,032.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.5 | 0.5 | 131 | 68 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 1.7 | 152 | 36 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 349.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.5 | 1.5 | 142 | 57 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 212.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Purcell Dam?
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 25.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 438 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Purcell Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:35 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 10h 42m.
What is the local time in Purcell Dam?
Local time is 03:22. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Purcell Dam?
Purcell Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Purcell Dam?
Elevation about 110 m. DEM 112 m.
Where is Purcell Dam located?
It is at 38.01681, -78.16472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Purcell Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry